The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Oregon: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$2.4 billion

Cost of Crime™ for Oregon

In 2025, crime will cost $1,384 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Oregon in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Oregon Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US state. Oregon ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of states but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Oregon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.

The crime rate in Oregon is 43.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oregon Residents generally consider the central part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oregon varies by city - ranging from 1 in 20 in the south cities to 1 in 34 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Oregon see the most incidents - about 86,993 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 6,055 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oregon

The total projected cost of crime in Oregon for 2025 is $2,402,806,480. This translates to approximately $550 per resident and $1,384 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Oregon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oregon Compared to Other States?

Oregon:	$550
New Mexico:	$835
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oregon is $550 per year, which is $86 more than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Oregon:

In New Mexico, crime costs $835 per person, which is $285 more than in Oregon.
In New Jersey, crime costs $240 per person, which is $311 less than in Oregon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Oregon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Oregon	Cost per Oregon Resident
Murder	$481.5 million	$110
Rape/Sexual Assault	$191.7 million	$44
Robbery	$90.7 million	$21
Assault	$282.2 million	$65
Kidnapping	$29.8 million	$7
Vehicle Theft	$348.2 million	$80
Burglary	$141.6 million	$32
Theft	$438.2 million	$100
Arson	$32.0 million	$7
Vandalism	$271.8 million	$62
Animal Cruelty	$3.62 million	$1
Drug Crimes	$47.1 million	$11
Identity Theft	$44.4 million	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$2,402,806,480	$550

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oregon

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Oregon totals $4,229,496,814 ($969 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,632,303,294 ($1,519 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Oregon crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the state has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Oregon has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Oregon has 939, have the same problem. Of Oregon’s 4,365,562 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Oregon Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Oregon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.251
Robbery	0.6605
Rape	0.7243
Murder	0.0587
Total Violent Crime	3.694 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.38
Vehicle Theft	5.151
Burglary	3.576
Arson	0.3032
Total Property Crime	28.41 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1127
Drug Crimes	1.459
Vandalism	8.715
Identity Theft	1.313
Animal Cruelty	0.1122
Total "Other" Rate	11.71 (C-)

Individual Oregon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, the rate of crime in Oregon is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to Oregon.

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Washington	D-	C	F
Idaho	A-	B	A+
Nevada	D	D	D-
Montana	C-	D+	C-
California	C	D	D+
Utah	C-	B	C
Wyoming	B+	A	A
Arizona	B-	C	C+
Colorado	F	D-	F
North Dakota	C-	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Oregon is higher versus other states of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rhode Island	A	A	A
Missouri	D	D	D
Montana	C-	D+	D+
Nebraska	C+	B+	B+
Nevada	D	D	D
New Jersey	A+	A	A
New Mexico	F	F	F
New York	A-	C	C
North Carolina	C-	C-	C-
North Dakota	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Oregon is as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oregon average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Oregon schools on SchoolGrade

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